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Berkeley International Office Welcomes You!
Icebreakers
Welcome Ivor Emmanuel, Ph.D. Director Berkeley International Office
Orientation Overview
Thank you for joining us from…
Orientation Attendees • Attending their first semester in Spring 2021 and entering the US • Attending their first semester in Spring 2021 and studying remotely from their home country • Enrolled remotely for Fall 2020 but entering the US for the first time in Spring 2021
Agenda 8 AM – Icebreakers 8:30 AM – Welcome 8: 35 AM – Navigating Campus Presentation 8:50 – Teambuilders 9:50 – Immigration Essentials 10:55 – Important Announcements & Closing
Digital Folder
Materials
• BIO flyer
• Academic Integrity Handout
• Health Insurance Handout
• Campus Map/Neighborhoods
• CAPS TeleMental Health Flyer
• Bank of the West Flyer
• Deserve Flyer
• Relevant recorded sessions from Fall
orientation
Who is BIO? Background information on the Berkeley International Office and the services we provide
Student Advisers Internationaloffice.Berkeley.edu/about-us/studentadvisers
We have been in your shoes! BIO staff has lived and studied in 33 different countries!
What can BIO do for you?
Graduate
Department
or Grad Div
BIO
College/Major
AdvisorsAnswer questions about your visa status
Guide you through adversity
Endorse campus forms as appropriate
Advise you on travel & provide travel signatures
Provide information about employment options
Connect you with on- and 0ff-campus resources
Provide social and leadership opportunities
Location Currently closed to the public 2150 Shattuck Ave Suite 500 Berkeley, CA 94704 Conveniently located near campus, Downtown Berkeley BART, and several bus lines!
One-on-One Virtual Advising • Meet with an adviser one-on-one via Zoom or phone to discuss your questions • Drop-in advising • Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 10 am - 12 pm and 1-4 pm. • Visit our website for instructions on how to access: https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/virtual-student- advising
Email For less time-sensitive questions, contact us by email to receive a detailed response from an adviser in 3 business days or less! Email: internationaloffice@berkeley.edu
Weekly BIO Newsletter • Important immigration reminders • Upcoming events and programs • Relevant news from around campus Subscribe by updating your LOCAL address in Cal Central to the email you would like to have the newsletter sent to!
Connect with us • Facebook • Instagram • Twitter • Wechat
Stay up-to-date Things can change quickly in the immigration world. Please stay up to date on the latest information and how it could affect your immigration status in the following ways: • BIO Website, especially: • - COVID 19 FAQ • - Immigration Policy Updates FAQ • Subscribe to weekly BIO Newsletter • Read ALL emails from BIO
Navigating Campus How to prepare for and navigate UC Berkeley and the Bay Area to set yourself up for success
University Structure & Culture
University Structure
College/School
• College of Chemistry • College of Letters &
• School of Education Science
• College of Engineering • College of Natural
Department • College of Resources
Environmental Design • School of Optometry
• Haas School of • School of Public Health
Major Business • School of Public Policy
• School of Information • School of Social
• School of Journalism Welfare
• School of LawUniversity Structure
Two examples:
College of Letters College or College of
and Science School Engineering
Department Department of
Civil &
of Biological Department Environmental
Sciences Engineering
Molecular & Cell
Civil &
Biology,
Neurobiology,
Major Environmental
Genetics, etc EngineeringClassroom Culture • Lecture • Laboratory / Studio / Workshop / Field Work • Seminar • Section
Learning is supported holistically
Academic Support: Office Hours • Ask questions • Clarify a point • Delve deeper into an idea • Ask about research opportunities
Academic Support: Academic
Advisers
• Advice on selecting a major
• Help enrolling in courses
• Clarity on degree requirements
• Support with low grades
• Academic Advisers go by many titles:
– College advisers
– Department advisers
– Major advisers
– Faculty advisers
– Peer advisersThis is a 40,000
BIG
students
6,000+
university International Students
Create small communitiesBuilding
Community
Engineering
“Berkeley can be isolating. Join a graduate student
association in your area of study and attend
events. For example, MEGSCo, Mechanical
Engineering Graduate Student Council.”Our decentralized campus
requires
Persistence + PolitenessCollege/Major
Advisers
Department/
Graduate Division
Berkeley International OfficeUndergraduate Academic Advising
Major Adviser College Adviser
• Major-specific questions • Broader view of your
• Common topics: academics
• Major requirements • Generalists
• Declaring major • Common topics:
• Graduating on time • College requirements
• Research/departmental • Academic Probation
opportunities • Readmission
• Concurrent enrollment
at local CCGraduate Academic Advising
Department Graduate Division
• Course selection • Graduate Writing Center
• Degree requirements • Financial Support
• GSR/GSI positions • Petition Processing
• GSI Teaching & Resource
CenterCross-Disciplinary
Pursuits
College of Environmental Design
“You are allowed to take classes outside your major or
department, but scheduling is difficult – especially with
studio time. Plan ahead, anticipate deadlines, research
scheduling conflicts, explore your interests while using
your time wisely.”You will be challenged
Resilience
Occasional
Support FailureBe an active learner
Utilizing Advising
Actively engage Balance academic Offer something
with faculty and work with new to the field
classmates GSR/GSI through critical
responsibilities thinkingCampus Resources Offices and departments that can provide you support, whether you are here in person or abroad!
Student Learning Center (SLC)
The Student Learning Center supports a global community of
learners as they navigate the cultural expectations and academic
rigor of UC Berkeley.
• A variety of programs for different
disciplines and majors
– Writing Program
– Language Exchange
– Peer-led advising
• International Student Program:
https://slc.berkeley.edu/international-
student-program
• Resources for Academic Support:
https://slc.berkeley.edu/general-resourcesTransfer Student Center (TSC) • Virtual Front Desk • Academic Counseling • Mentorship program: https://transfers.berkeley.edu/transferinsights • Transition Course: https://transfers.berkeley.edu/transitioncourses
Lead Center • UC Berkeley’s hub for student involvement, leadership development, and co-curricular advising • Over 1,200 diverse student organizations, organized primarily for students and by students • Find your student org using Cal Link: https://callink.berkeley.edu/ • Virtual Fall Calapalooza: https://lead.berkeley.edu/calapalooza/
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION AT BERKELEY
INFO SESSION MEET + GREET
Thursday, January 28th
Wednesday, January
@ 9-10 AM PST,
27th @ 6-7 PM PST
@ 9-11 AM PST,
@ 6-8 PM PST APPLICATION
DEADLINE
Get to know what the leading
international student organization Friday, January 29th
Scan this QR code to join
does on campus!
the family! 11:59 PM PSTDisabled Students’ Program (DSP)
• Promotes an inclusive environment for students with disabilities
and equips students with appropriate accommodations and
services to achieve their individual academic goals.
• Apply for services: https://dsp.berkeley.edu/students/new-
students/application-process
• Various support services:
– Cal Trio DSP SSS
– Autism Spectrum Services
– Career Services
– And more!Basic Needs Center Supports UCB students with all the essential resources needed to not only survive, but thrive here at UC Berkeley. • CalFresh – Receive up to $194 per month to help with food budget • Food Pantry – Emergency food assistance • Emergency housing – Short-term housing for those without or soon to be without housing. • Food for thought – Life skill courses • Drop-in services – Meet with financial aid, rent board, dietitians, and more!
Counseling and Psychological
Services (CAPS)
• All UC Berkeley students, regardless of location and insurance status, can take
advantage of CAPS weekly Support Connecting to an Off-Campus Mental Health
Provider workshops and Therapy Assistance Online (TAO). TAO is an online
library of engaging, interactive programs that help you learn life skills and bounce
back from disappointments and stumbling blocks.
• If you are in California, you can speak with a CAPS therapist via phone or video
chat for free, even if you don’t have SHIP. See their website for appointment
scheduling as well as crisis and after-hours resources.
• If you are in the U.S. outside of California and you have SHIP, you can speak with
a mental health therapist online through Teledoc or find a provider near you.
• If you are outside of the U.S. and you have SHIP, you can see any medical
provider in the country where you are physically present. See this information for
seeking services outside the U.S.
• If you are outside of the U.S. and do not have SHIP, you can find help at the
following sites:
– https://www.suicidestop.com/call_a_hotline.html
– https://www.jiandanxinli.com/experts/Career Center Your career portal at Cal: https://berkeley.joinhandshake.com Career Center International Student website: • https://career.Berkeley.edu (24/7 resources!) • https://career.Berkeley.edu/intnlstudents/intnlstudents Career Mail (weekly e-newsletters with jobs, events & resources) • Handshake > Career Interest > Careermail: International students Virtual Appointments and Drop-ins: • 30-min appt See schedule and sign up in Handshake • 10-min drop-in Wed & Thur, 3-5pm, check website for Zoom link
Community Resources Resources that will help you adjust to life in the US, whenever you arrive!
Housing • BIO Finding Housing Web Page: https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/living/housing • Cal Housing Office: On-campus housing http://www.housing.berkeley.edu/housing/ • UC Berkeley Cal Rentals: Provides rental listings, roommate search tool, housing tips: http://calrentals.housing.berkeley.edu/ • Housing scams & safety information: https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/living/scams-safety- old
Money & Banking • BIO Money and Banking web page: https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/living/money • BIO Financial Aid Web Page: https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/students/aid • Bears for Financial Success: a campus group focusing on financial literacy and helping students manage their expenses. http://financialaid.berkeley.edu/bears-financial- success
Bank of the West
Bank of the West the official bank of UC Berkeley, and is a fundamentally different bank. We are taking bold action for the planet and
leading in the areas of sustainability, global impact and diversity.
We’re on Campus
We have a branch and 10 convenient ATMs right on campus for your convenience, as well as other locations across the US for when
you head home.
We Have International Reach
As a member of the BNP Paribas Group, our values and presence span the globe across 71 countries. With us, so does your potential!
We’re Sustainable and Diverse
Bank of the West has the strongest environmental stance of any major bank. We also lead diversity by example with a female CEO and
nearly 30% female leadership.
Where You Put Your Money Matters
Open a checking account with a bank that finances a sustainable tomorrow.
Now offering two accounts for all Berkeley Students!Bank of the West
Now offering two accounts for all Berkeley Students!
The bank account designed with students in
The first bank account designed for climate action
mind
1% for the Planet Account UC Berkeley Student Checking
• We donate 1% of our net revenue from this account to 1% of the • $0 monthly service charge as long as you are a UC Berkeley
Planet (at no cost to you) *3 Student*5
• $0 monthly service charge with any deposit per statement or if you • Online and Mobile Banking— check your balance, make
are under the age of 25*1 deposits, view transactions, and set up low balance alerts *6
• No minimum opening deposit. No minimum balance requirement • Open your account with just a $20 deposit. No minimum
• Track CO2Impact of every purchase made on the 1% for the Planet balance requirement
debit card *2 • Student Perks Bundle-- earn debit rewards and get rebates on
• Debit card made from 100% biodegradable plastic*4 2 non-Bank of the West ATM transactions per month.*7BOTW - Legal & Disclosures 1 - The 1% for the Planet account is the Any Deposit Checking account that donates 1% of the net revenue to environmental nonprofits through the 1% for the Planet organization. $10.00 monthly service charge waived with one deposit of any amount each statement cycle. Deposits include direct deposit, mobile deposit, ATM deposit, or in-branch deposit of any amount. Does not include fund transfers between Bank of the West accounts or any credits from Bank of the West. Opening deposit can be any amount ($0.01 or more). No monthly service charge if any account owner is under age 25. 2 - The carbon tracking tool, which will appear in the Bank of the West Mobile app for 1% for the Planet account, uses the Aland Index, a cloud-based service for carbon impact calculations, to provide a measurement of the potential carbon impact of purchases made with the 1% for the Planet debit card. The calculation is based on the merchant code, a code that indicates the types of goods or services a company provides, and the amount of the purchase. The actual carbon impact may be higher or lower than the measurement provided. The Aland Index is the leading index solution for carbon emission calculations for payments and financial transactions. The Aland Index Solution is a joint venture between Alandsbanken and Doconomy. Bank of the West licenses the Aland Index through Doconomy. To learn more visit alandindexsolutions.com. 3 - Net revenue is defined as fees charged directly to the account, plus interest income, minus losses. Net fees is gross fees charged less reversals. Interest income is defined as the lowest end of the target Fed Funds range during the time period being assessed, multiplied by the average balance of the account and the percent of days in the year during which balances were held. Debit card revenue is not included in the account revenue calculation. 4 - The EMV chip, magnetic strip, ink and hologram are not biodegradable A Bank of the West account is not required for any aspect of the Cal 1 Card or its debit feature. 5 The UC Berkeley Student Checking account offer is only available to UC Berkeley students. A current student Cal 1 Card, transcript, class schedule, or for incoming students an acceptance letter, must be presented at account opening. All accounts are subject to the standard Bank of the West Deposit Account Disclosure for Personal Accounts and the Schedule of Fees and Charges. Renew your UC Berkeley student status before the six-year anniversary of your account by presenting a valid student Cal 1 Card. Otherwise your account will be converted to our Any Deposit Checking product and the $5 monthly Student Perks Bundle fee will no longer be waived. 6 Bank of the West Mobile App is available for Android™ and iPhone® devices. Mobile Banking is supported on Apple iPhone devices with iOS 4.3 and greater and on Android mobile devices with OS2.1 and greater. Wireless carriers may charge fees for text transmissions or data usage. Message frequency depends on account settings. Text HELP to BKWST (25978) for help. Availability of Mobile Banking may be affected by your mobile device's coverage area. 7 Student Perks Bundle includes benefits for using non-Bank of the West ATMs and enrollment in debit rewards. The $5 monthly Student Perks Bundle fee is waived for UC Berkeley Student Checking accounts. There's no Bank of the West charge for two transactions per statement cycle ($2.50 per transaction) for non-Bank of the West ATM transactions (balance inquiry, transfer, withdrawal); and up to $6 per statement cycle for fees charged by non-Bank of the West ATMs for use of their ATMs will be rebated within one business day. Foreign transaction fees may apply.
Deserve
With more than 1M international students studying in the
U.S. under F, J, and M visas, Deserve(link is external)’s
mission is to help these deserving students access a U.S.
credit card and start establishing their U.S. credit history
early.
The Deserve EDU Student Credit Card
• No SSN required for international students to apply
• Amazon Prime Student on us 1
• 1% Cash Back on all purchases 2
• Cellphone Protection 3
• $0 Annual Fee
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1One year of Amazon Prime Student, with a lifetime value up to $59. See terms and conditions at Deserve.com
2All cash back rewards are issued as statement credits, and are automatically applied to your statement in increments of $25. Purchases do not include items returned for
credit, or interest and account fees.
3Subject to limitations and exclusions. See terms and conditions at Deserve.com/perks.
Deserve is a registered trademark of Deserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Deserve cards are issued by Celtic bank, a Utah-Chartered Industrial Bank, Member FDIC.Transportation • BIO Transportation Web Page: General transportation information for international students https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/living/transportation • BIO Driving in California Web Page: Information on driving and obtaining a driver’s license for international students https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/living/driving • UC Berkeley Parking and Transportation office: http://pt.berkeley.edu/ • Berkeley AC Transit bus system: http://www.actransit.org/ • Berkeley Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) subway system: http://www.bart.gov/
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